Disclosure required

Stem cell procedures
in California.

California adults are typically referred to Utah, the nearest framework state by air. The procedures discussed are investigational and have not been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. Outcomes vary by patient and are not predictable in advance.

Step 01 / 03

Submit a confidential intake

A patient-services advocate will review your information and, if appropriate, refer you to an independent state-licensed physician for a consultation. Submitting this form does not establish a physician-patient relationship.

HIPAA-compliant intake. Adults 18+ only.

By submitting, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Procedures discussed are investigational and not approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. Outcomes vary; no specific result is guaranteed.

— 01 / The Law in CA

Where California
stands today.

California permits stem cell practice subject to a mandatory FDA-status disclosure. Network physicians who see California residents handle that disclosure in writing as part of their standard informed-consent process. Many California residents still elect to be evaluated in a framework state where the practice is explicitly addressed by statute.

CA SB 512 (2017) and SB 1495 (2018) require an explicit FDA-status disclosure.

— 03 / Important Distinctions

What this does not mean.

Travelling to a framework state does not make an investigational procedure FDA-approved. It remains investigational.
Submitting an intake from California does not establish a physician-patient relationship and does not constitute a medical recommendation.
Whether any procedure is appropriate is a clinical decision determined by an independent state-licensed treating physician at consultation.
Outcomes vary by patient and are not predictable in advance. No specific result is guaranteed.
— 04 / FAQ

CA patient
questions.

Are stem cell procedures legal in California?

California has not enacted a state-specific stem cell statute. Stem cell procedures performed inside California are governed by federal FDA rules. Adults from California who wish to receive an investigational stem cell procedure most often travel to a framework state such as Utah for evaluation by a state-licensed physician.

Why Utah specifically?

California adults are typically referred to Utah, the nearest framework state by air.

Are these procedures FDA approved?

No. The procedures discussed on this site are investigational and have not been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the indications discussed. Outcomes vary by patient and are not predictable in advance.

How much does it cost?

Cost depends on the indication, the cell product, and the treating physician. Each network physician sets their own pricing and provides a written estimate prior to scheduling. Select Stem Cell does not collect medical fees on behalf of physicians.